Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro
The Apple iPhone 15 (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro; launch prices were $799 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro has the bigger battery (4288 mAh vs 3349); the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 1,626,008); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro has the stronger camera (172 vs 145); the Apple iPhone 15 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 15 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1199
- Better portability (78/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 1626008
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 2631
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 6602
- Bigger battery: 4288 vs 3349 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 vs the Apple iPhone 18 Pro, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (47/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 — 44/100, Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 78/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (97/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (47/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (78/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Apple A20 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1626008 | 3434654 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2631 | 4772 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6602 | 12989 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1206x2622 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 4288 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | 172 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 18 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | iOS 27 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15
- 3349 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads Apple iPhone 15 by 52.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Apple iPhone 15 was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (97/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (97/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (47/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (78/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera score (97/100 vs 76/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 over the Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 is a better fit for active users. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.